August 2023 Issue
August 2023
Digital EditionFeatures
Featured articles from the August 2023 issue of Products Finishing
Powder Coating 4.0: Smarter, Faster, More Efficient and Connected
New tools reduce cost and waste, lower manufacturing footprint of powder coating operations.
Read MoreDecreasing EN Plating Costs with Single-Component Solution
Detailed calculations of the true cost of electroless nickel plating reveals how converting to single-component EN solution can reduce costs and save time.
Read MoreRolls’ Last Wraith Gets a Special Finish
Back in 2013, Rolls-Royce introduced the Wraith coupe, which was designed to appeal to a younger clientele. It worked. The car is leaving production, so the builder has developed a very special model with a very special finish for its final chapter.
Read MoreTrivalent Chrome Overview
As the finishing industry begins to move away from the use of hexavalent chromium to trivalent chromium, what factors should finishers consider as they make new investments? Mark Schario, chief technology officer for Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of this complicated topic.
Read MoreThere’s No Leverage In That! Maximum Results through Minimal Effort
Used properly, carefully and effectively, leverage can pay huge dividends.
Read MorePretreatment of Black Oxide
Having issues achieving a consistent color with the application of black oxide? Start by looking at your pretreatment. Connor Callais of Hubbard-Hall offers advice for troubleshooting your black oxide process.
Read MoreThings to Come
Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.
Read MoreAddressing Metallic Powder Challenges
Powder coating using metallic powders can be challenging for some applicators. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses appearance problems that can arise with metallic powders and best practices for getting good results.
Read MoreEffective Rectifier Maintenance is Good Heat Management
Understanding how to prevent the generation of excess heat is key for keeping your rectifier running.
Read MoreElectroless Nickel Conference 2023: Learn, Solve, Network
The Electroless Nickel Conference 2023 takes place Sept. 26-29th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Read MoreJune Contraction Continues, Closing at 47.1
Finishing activity ended June in contraction, similar to the rest of the second quarter 2023.
Read MoreSUR/FIN 2023: Capsules from the Technical Sessions I: Emerging Technologies
SUR/FIN 2023 in Cleveland this past June was a resounding success. Due to the efforts of the Technical Activities Committee, ably led by Bill Nebiolo this year, an outstanding program of technical presentations was offered. What follows are summaries of selected presentations from the Emerging Technologies sessions. Additional coverage will be provided in this space in the coming months. The full report can be accessed and printed at short.pfonline.com/NASF23Aug1.
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